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I have voted in every election since 1972, but I have never voted for a Democrat for Congress. However, these are exceptional times that require a fresh viewpoint. I first

Voters in the 25th District have a rare opportunity to send an authentic, impassioned and truly one-of-us local leader to represent our interests in Congress. Katie Hill, our local candidate

I am used to TV radio ads directing me to vote because of untrue sweeping statements. And now I get these same maligning messages on YouTube. Lately when I click

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor I’ll admit, I was a little nervous. It had been a little while since I’d hosted one of these things. Over a dozen years, if

By David Hegg Let’s be honest. At some point, we’re all victims. Life is rough, disappointment is common, tragedy is inescapable and injustices, both large and small, envelope every life.

On Nov. 6 voters will have the chance to vote “yes” on Proposition 6, which will repeal Senate Bill 1, Gov. Jerry Brown’s $52 billion gas and car tax. In

The specter of rent control is making a reappearance both in Los Angeles County and statewide. Housing costs, including rents, have risen sharply in recent years, making it difficult for

Maybe it’s the Kaitlin Jenner side of me, but I’ve always been fascinated by cleaning tips, especially the ones leaning toward the phantasmagorical. Sometimes I’m lured by a late-night TV

It’s about time the Santa Clarita Valley started paying attention to this. Our own beloved Master’s University is under attack and not from the outside. It’s a rot the emanates

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Our community cares about animals. From the recent

It’s easy to get discouraged with all the national political tumult playing out on all media — constantly blaring into our eyes and ears. Many folks get discouraged — or

Congratulations! You are reading this in the No. 1 source of local news, according to past polling of local residents. That’s a good start, because reliable sources of news (especially

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor “Oh Christ,” he said. “The best thing in football was to really pop someone. One of the great joys of my life was to get

By David Hegg Tradition has it that young Abraham Lincoln walked several miles to return what turned out to be too much change from a store owner. Similar actions during

The dream that was the Golden State is quickly fading. California’s promise of a gilded future is turning into nothing more than fool’s gold for those who are not extremely

According to L.A. County 2010 statistics, there are more than twice as many Catholics in the Santa Clarita Valley as there are members of all other faiths combined. The only

Sometimes people ask me if I’ll ever wed again. I make it no secret that if there’s a next time I marry, it will be to Taco Bell. Why? I

Psychotherapy is one of the few careers where you find far more females than males. Approximately 80 percent of marriage and family therapists are women. They are core mental health

On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors began its regular meeting with a moment of silence to pay respects to the men and women who

I have long been fascinated by a simple question: Does the good done by a person/organization overshadow evil that is done? When I was younger, I would quickly say “under